Projects

Symphonie des dômes is a staged musical concert inspired by the dome as both a real and symbolic space, and as a place of connection between humanity, nature, and the universe. Built long before the invention of microphones and amplification systems, the domes of ancient Persia were designed to naturally carry the voice and sound. Speech unfolds, reflects, and resonates in a unique way, creating an intimate relationship between space and the listeners.

Conceived by artistic director Elham Manouchehri and composer Hooshyar Khayam, the work is scored for string quartet, piano, târ, santur, and synthesizer. The voice occupies a central place in the work, bringing to life poems from the great Persian literary tradition, notably those of Rumi, Attar, Saadi, and Khayyām. These timeless texts unfold through space as echoes connecting Persian cultural memory to a deeply contemporary artistic experience.

The Pomegranate Empire is a staged musical concert that revisits the songs and compositions of the Qajar era (1789–1925). For this concert, Mehrdad Yazdani’s arrangements bring together the târ, gheychak, kanun, and Persian percussion along with a string quartet. This encounter between two musical traditions creates a listening space where the boundaries between East and West fade in favor of a shared musical language. L’Empire de Grenade celebrates music’s ability to transcend time, preserve memory, and build bridges between cultures. Between heritage and creation, tradition and modernity, the concert casts a new light on repertoire that continues to resonate today.

The Space Between Us is a staged musical project bringing together Persian music, poetry, and contemporary dance inspired by sama. It explores the invisible bonds that unite us through sound, movement and listening, creating a meeting place where traditions intersect, transform, and give rise to new forms of expression.

The work is carried by the voice and târ of Elham Manouchehri, the santur of Amir Amiri, the double bass of Darius Azar, and the Middle Eastern percussion of Joseph Khoury. The dance and poetry of Tawhida Tanya Evanson extend this exploration, transforming music into movement while making visible the energy that circulates between the artists, the space, and the audience.